The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. For Hacking.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 16, 2021

The operation shows that the FBI is ready to take a more active approach in responding to cyber threats that goes beyond its traditional investigatory role, but also raises questions about where the limits should be with such actions. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Why is the FBI cleaning Exchange servers?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

states and the District of Columbia, marking a period where the impact of COVID-19 has subsided yet new threats have surfaced. Th e 8th biennial Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study reveals a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) introducing new challenges.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

As ransomware and DDoS attacks have become events that every business needs to guard against, our cybersecurity solutions have evolved to protect your organization from the latest threat actors. NETSCOUT protects digital business services against disruptions in availability, performance, and security.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

In my last CSO article , I detailed cybersecurity professionals’ opinions on the characteristics of a mature cyber-threat intelligence (CTI) program.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 25, 2023

Survey respondents were asked questions about their organization’s cyber-threat intelligence (CTI) program – how it was staffed, what types of skills were most important, its challenges and strategies, spending plans, etc. more than 1,000 employees). I’ve written three previous blogs detailing the research.

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 7, 2024

The FBI will host an event exploring agricultural cyber risks in Omaha, Nebraska amid growing concerns of cyber attacks on US agriculture as farms embrace precision agriculture. The post At Nebraska Event, FBI Calls Out Cyber Threats To Agriculture appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. For Hacking.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

There are many reasons retailers are juicy targets for hackers. They earn and handle tremendous amounts of money, store millions of customer credit card numbers, and have frontline staff who may lack cybersecurity training.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

When the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) highlights a threat in its unclassified assessment and intimates that there is substantive supporting evidence available, one should not sit back and let the data points pass idly by — and we aren’t. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 6, 2023

On February 10, the City of Oakland, California, announced it had been hit by a ransomware attack that knocked many of its systems offline.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2022

Because of some vulnerabilities in solar panels and smart devices, security experts state that the Australian Electricity Grid is becoming super vulnerable to cyber attacks. And unless these devices are secure enough, their usage can invite more troubles,” said Alistair MacGibbon, the CSO of CyberCX.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

Industry respondents also expressed concerns over identity theft at 4%, unavailable or unaffordable cyber insurance at 4%, geopolitical risks at 3%, DDoS attacks at 2% and website defacement at 0.9%, according to CSI’s annual survey of the financial sector. It was cited by 29% of respondents in a survey by Computer Systems Inc.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 6, 2022

As fears mount over the prospects of a “cyberwar” initiated by the Russian government, the number of identified Russian threat actors also continues to climb. Last week CrowdStrike publicly revealed a Russia-nexus state-sponsored actor that it tracks as Ember Bear.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

By spearheading cybersecurity programs, CISOs empower organizations to fend off cyber threats from criminal enterprises, insider risks, hackers, and other malicious entities that pose significant risks to operations, critical infrastructure, and even national security. RELATED: Uber CSO Found Guilty: The Sky Is Not Falling.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2021

As we enter quarter four of 2021, the idea of disinformation as a cyber threat probably hasn’t percolated to the forefront of concerns of many CISOs. Indeed, a Venn diagram would show no overlap of “disinformation” with the words “CISO” or “cyber threat,” especially in the United States.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 13, 2023

In my last CSO article , I looked at a few challenges related to enterprise threat intelligence programs. 6 phases of an effective threat intelligence program Given these pervasive challenges, it’s logical to ask: What does a strong threat intelligence program look like?

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

Cybersecurity vendors CrowdStrike and Mandiant have announced a strategic partnership to help joint customers investigate, remediate and defend against increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity events.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 6, 2022

If you are like me, you follow world events and news such as Okta being breached by a group of teenagers to see if you need to change your defenses. This may not be a time to roll out new technologies or major changes to your network, as this will introduce other types of risk. Instead, consider taking these steps in response to current events.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2023

Our lives, personal and professional, are intertwined with technology in a way that renders us vulnerable to cyber threats. The consequences of these threats are not limited to our personal realm. In the digital age, we all live in glass houses.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

And according to Fortinet’s State of Ransomware survey , 96% of organizations indicate that they are concerned about the threat of a ransomware attack, with 85% reporting that they are more worried about a ransomware attack than any other cyber threat. To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2023

Failing to report a data breach creates a variety of challenges, including underestimating the level of cyber threat activity, legal jeopardy, and brand reputational damage. For other countries surveyed, which included France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and the U.K., the figure was below the global average.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As the physical threat of war continues to rise, so do the cyber threats for any country that may stand against Russia. President Putin has amassed tens of thousands of military troops at the border of Ukraine, and an invasion appears imminent.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

He has also recently published a book, If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable , where he explains how the growth of internet connectivity has fueled cyber threats. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Ransomware remains one of the biggest cyber threats that organizations and governments continue to face. However, hackers are engineering new ways to extract ransom from their victims as organizations take a conscious call to decline ransom payment demands.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Glenn Kapetansky, CSO and Technology Lead at Trexin, had this to say about Bogac, whom he knows well: "I know Amy Bogac both professionally and personally, and she is well regarded in both circles.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

Ensuring that your IT environment is safe from cyber threats can be a real challenge. The CIS Controls are a prioritized set of actions that mitigate the most common cyber-attacks. They translate cyber threat information into action. A data breach can result in catastrophic consequences for any organization.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 13, 2023

Related Stories Spotlight: Traceable CSO Richard Bird on Securing the API Economy Episode 249: Intel Federal CTO Steve Orrin on the CHIPS Act and Supply Chain Security Forget the IoT. It’s no surprise that cyber threats and attacks followed. The post Episode 250: Window Snyder of Thistle on. Read the whole entry. »

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

Last year, attackers demonstrated just how unscrupulous they really are, making protecting people from cyber threats an ongoing—and often eye-opening—challenge for organizations,” Proofpoint Executive Vice President for Cybersecurity Strategy Ryan Kalember said in a statement. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2022

Red teams are a necessary evil – literally – in today’s cyber threat landscape. Motivations for engaging in offensive testing activities can vary from regulatory requirements to certification aspirations.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Learn how to counter the slow erosion of customer trust brought on by cyber threats. Securely Accelerate Digital Transformation and Customer Experiences Through Modern Identity. Derive key insights from Okta-BeyondID joint customers as they discuss how modern identity helps them adapt to the challenges a digital-first world.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2021

The traditional centralized approach via MPLS and VPNs is becoming not only expensive, but also challenging to secure against ever-evolving cyber threats. Hybrid IT environments — multiple clouds, edge, on-premises infrastructure, a distributed workforce — are putting the old approach to network security to the extreme test.

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NopSec

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Gaining buy-in at the executive level So, what can information security leaders do to better communicate risk and cyber threats to executives? The post How to Speak Information Security to Executives: A CSO Perspective appeared first on NopSec. It’s a common question and, candidly, there is no easy answer.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2021

The Controls and CIS Benchmarks are consensus-developed, prioritized best practices and security guidelines used by organizations around the world to defend against cyber threats. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 9, 2022

When reviewing your network for potential cyber threats, don’t make things worse by making misconfigurations that will create more problems. Instead, focus on the basics. The second is that we need to pay more attention to network traffic. Take care of security basics first.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Tasked with safeguarding data and infrastructure, CISOs face mounting pressures as cyber threats escalate, regulatory demands grow, and the role expands to encompass strategic business responsibilities. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has become one of the most critical roles in modern organizations.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 5, 2024

Chris Walcutt, the CSO at DirectDefense talks about the rapidly changing threat landscape that critical infrastructure owners and operators inhabit, and how savvy firms are managing OT cyber risks. The post Spotlight Podcast: OT Is Under Attack. appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Click the icon below to listen.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A new report published by Booz Allen Hamilton provides detailed insight into global cyber threats posed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

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